Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin & Old Cairo

Make the most of your stay in Cairo, visit one of the largest collections of antiques at the Egyptian museum, then visit Salah El- Din citadel and old Coptic Cairo. Don't miss Cairo day tours and excursions.

Itinerary:

Enjoy a day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts from the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens, as well as the world famous Tutankhmen’s treasures. Then proceed to visit the Citadel of Saladin dominates Cairo’s skyline and it was the nerve center of the city and Egypt for almost 700 years. Its construction was initiated in 1776 by Saladin and completed by Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque in the 1820’s. It is rich and varied in history, including the mameluke massacre during the rule of Mohammed Ali. Lunch break will be at a local restaurant, and move on to the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the hanging church or the suspended church this basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon the church became the center of the Christian Church of Egypt you will visit also the famous Jewish heritage in Cairo including Ben Ezra Synagogue the temple contains a Jewish heritage library, containing documents found here in 1896 that describe the economic and social conditions of Jews under Arab rule. Back to your hotel.

Includes:

•Pick up services from your hotel in Cairo and return.

•All sightseeing tours throughout including entrance fees.

•Private licensed English speaking guide.

• All transfers in private A/C vehicle as stated in the program.

•Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.

•Mineral water during the day tour Cairo.

•All services charges and taxes.

Excludes:

The prices are quoted per person per tour all inclusive in US Dollars. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2018. Moreover, rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes.